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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: CaptJack7]
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12/29/2015 06:12 PM
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1mjk
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Captjack7. When I looked into chartering with Brent, his redlines were no mooring in White Bay JVD. As for Anegada, you can go, but no chase boat. I did not charter from him so I cant offer any info the boats themselves. Hope this helps.
Mike
You can't put a price on fun!
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: sail2wind]
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12/29/2015 10:16 PM
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Posts: 496 Ohio
jagmansr
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I'm the owner of Island Fun, a Leopard 42 in Brent's charter. We chartered with Brent over the years prior to buying The main reason we both chartered AND now have our boat in his care is because of his care and over the top concern for continued great sailing for everyone using his boats. Maintenance is a top priority as is maintaining the safety of his boats and charters. You will never go wrong chartering from Brent. There are reasons places as White Bay are red lined. There's another tread dealing with White Bay. There is more damage done to boats there than the rest of BVI put together. Granted, Brent looks after the well being of his boats and why shouldn't he? And believe me he is more intoned to the pros and cons of sailing in the BVI than any charterer. As an owner, I have a substantial investment in my boat. A boat I love and appreciate not being abused. I am very happy to share my boat and only expect people sailing her to be safe and considerate. If you have issues about Brent not allowing going into White Bay, please don't even consider my boat, I have no problem taking the dingy over from Great Harbor. Getting back to your main question, you will find on your arrival, a fully operational and well maintained boat ready for a great adventure. Brent has many repeat customers, that says tons to me. We were down last week and on our return, a family had just arrived for their turn on the boat you have chartered. She looked great, was fully operational and ready to sail. You will find "your" boat in that same state and ready and waiting for you. Happy sailing, Frank
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: jagmansr]
#79797
12/29/2015 10:44 PM
12/29/2015 10:44 PM
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Posts: 364 Whidbey Island, WA
Capnmike
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CaptJack, welcome to TTOL a great place for great info...
I recently returned from the BVI from our 3rd rental from Captains Compass.
I agree with Brent about White Bay, several years ago we were on a boat from another company and while safely moored in white bay, the boat was hit twice from 2 other boats and one other failed to set his anchor properly and ended up between our pontoons. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
I had a starter problem, called Brent, met his mechanic in Trellis Bay and was repaired in less than 4 hours after the initial call.
The boats are clean and ready to go when you get there, and Brent gives you a very good briefing on the boat as well as the Chart.
Have not been on Chachaa but have seen her, looks good.
Franks "Island Fun" is an awesome boat, had a great time on it in June. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/circle.gif" alt="" />
Feel free to PM me if you have other questions. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/toast.gif" alt="" />
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: 1mjk]
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12/30/2015 10:31 PM
12/30/2015 10:31 PM
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Posts: 228 Caribbean
Tortola7
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Brent like all of us, is unique, either your personality works with him or it doesn't. He doesn't drink or smoke which are common island vices. He also is constantly in motion.
No one can clean a boat like he does, but he won't put sheets on the bed since people put suitcases on the clean sheets. When I do a SAB, I don't want to put sheets on my bed.
When there is a maintenance issue he is on it quick and generous with drinks and dinner, but he should have done the preventive maintenance, but he is too busy cleaning. His mechanic is a great guy, but moonlights from another charter company.
His boats are cheap and perhaps more like the boat you have at home with issues rather than what you would expect from a charter company. Nothing wrong with this, but don't perfection. For some people any mechanical issue is cause to post bad reviews rather than realize you got a great price and should tolerate issue.
I have no issue with his White Bay redline, but I think you are an idiot to take the dinghy over, use a cab. As for Anegada, usually you will know before you get there if there are boat issues. Rarely do I see chase boats on Anegada, this is a non issue.
He is also very quick to throw the attorney card and will sue. He has his reasons for doing things and does not like to be questioned when you want to do something different.
He has been in and out of the charter business 3 times in BVI under different names. He will say he has been in business for much longer than he has.
He has his very loyal following and very vocal critics, you must make up your own mind.
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: Tortola7]
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12/31/2015 09:04 AM
12/31/2015 09:04 AM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 148 The Beautiful BVI
Brent
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Ahoy ... Brent here ... I love the internet ... Bottoms painted - Lom Dee Nov '14, Imiloa Nov '15, Island Fun Nov '15, Afloat Nov '15, Chachaa (Beneteau 393) Nov '15. 2 Court cases in 20 years (Former business and former boat owner ... never a guest) and won both ... so? 10 years with Pro Valor Charters starting '92, 3 years with Pro Valor Sailing, 5 years with Captains Compass and, yes, most of my guests are repeats or referrals. Kneafsey/Tortola 7 is right - definitely not perfection, it will never be good enough for me. Just had my best year ever but always looking for ways to improve, Happy New Year.
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: CaptJack7]
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01/01/2016 04:46 AM
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Posts: 414 Memphis, TN
beerMe
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We've taken to bringing some white strings of Christmas lights and an extension cord (we always bring an inverter) as many of the mono's come with a dim 12 volt bulb (usually in a wicker cover) and that just doesn't cut it for playing cards or grilling. We got the idea from a boat that had those tube lights all around the bimini, it was great. After everyone goes to sleep I turn out all the lights because I like to sit in the dark and star gaze but sometimes light is nice.
Life involves risks, take some prudent ones (NOT with the BVI ferries)!
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: 44Fleetwood]
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07/22/2016 07:25 PM
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Posts: 9 Belmont Shore, CA
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I was aboard Afloat, the 38' Admiral catamaran for 3 weeks in June & July 2016. We had chartered Imiloa, the 44' Voyage catamaran last year, and I was a little concerned about the smaller 38' until I got aboard. Surprisingly roomy. There were 2 adults, 5 teenagers, and 1 child. All were comfortable, and want to sail Afloat again next year, so I already booked her. I love the professional service from Brent. We needed the toilet fixed, and "Boots," mechanic had us going quickly.
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: SailingDoctor]
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03/19/2017 07:28 AM
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Posts: 114 Englewood, Florida
DaveF
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I am glad to see this post. We are chartering from Cap't Compass this summer, via a recommendation from Travel Talk.
Had used Pro Valor many times. I like the so called 2nd tier companies. I think there is a lot of value and the friendship with the owners gained over several visits brings a lot more to the charter then I think the bigger 1st tier groups. This is just my little ol' opinion.
Also not too worried about boat issues. Most issues happen in the first or second day. I have had them when chartering other places on 1st tier boats. It just comes with the territory sometime.
I am really looking forward to our summer's cruise with Cap't Brent, a nice long 11 days on the boat, can't beat that.
Dave
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: NCSailor]
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03/21/2017 08:09 AM
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LivinLarge
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NCSailor said: Does Captain's Compass still redline Anegada? You can get permission to go to Anegada ... if you have skippered a boat there before and agree to the fact there is no chase boat available if a problem arises. We sailed Island Fun there last year.
Allan
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: GeorgeC1]
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03/21/2017 10:50 AM
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LivinLarge
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GeorgeC1 said: "you can't go there unless you have been there!" Exactly ! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
Allan
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: LivinLarge]
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03/21/2017 12:14 PM
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LivinLarge
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Actually I forgot this part (because we had already sailed there before) but if you could present a charted course to Anegada that would suffice too.
Allan
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: IowaSailor]
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03/21/2017 04:04 PM
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Posts: 559 Apex, NC
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I have found this to be an enlightening thread. And all I can say is that I'm glad we don't all want the same thing and that there are choices for everyone which is what I think this thread points out.
Personally I don't want to be MacGyver and either fixing, waiting for a fix, or accepting a problem in exchange for a somewhat cheaper boat. A large portion of the posts indicate they had problems but Brent fixes them quickly which impresses them. I admit that all boats will have a problem once in a while. But to be excited about how fast the service call happens baffles me - I don't want to see the service guy! I'm on vacation. I don't want my itinerary to be dictated by where spare parts and/or mechanic can be found. I don't want "adventure" to be defined by the broken boat. I only have so many days of vacation and want those days to be as enjoyable as I can possible make it. But happy there are choices for any budget - to each his/her own!
Life's short - sail more!
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: Brent]
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05/22/2017 05:53 PM
05/22/2017 05:53 PM
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Posts: 307 Lodi, California
shiloh8912
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Been 3 years since we sailed the Lom Dee with Captain Carol for 10 days, honestly the best vacation we've ever had. We had a slight hiccup on our second morning out, but we motored into Sopers Hole and Brent had the issue taken care of right away. Gave us an opportunity to drink a few more Painkillers...Hoping to head back in November of 2018.
"We lost our corkscrew and were compelled to live on food and water for several days. ~W.C. Fields"
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Re: The Captain's Compass Bareboat Charters
[Re: warren460]
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07/18/2017 03:48 PM
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CptCook
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warren460 said: You spent Overnight on the mooring ball at the baths ? LOL, my immediate thought too. Surely not.... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
"Be a Traveler, not a tourist!"
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